Qld; Winds rekindle bushfire emergencyf in SE Qld

AAP General News (Australia)
08-31-2000
Qld; Winds rekindle bushfire emergencyf in SE Qld

BRISBANE, Aug 31 AAP - The bushfire emergency in south-east Queensland was rekindled
today as dry westerly winds sprang up, briefly closing a major road and threatening homes.

Queensland Fire and Rescue Authority (QFRA) spokesman Merv Steele said flames came
within 50m of 10 homes in Monday Drive and Thursday Drive (Monday Drive and Thursday Drive)
at Tallebudgera Valley in the Gold Coast hinterland early this afternoon.

But Mr Steele said backburning by firefighters helped bring the blaze under control.

Another fire was reported at Kopps Road, near Movieworld theme park at Coomera.

But there was no smoke hazard reported for the nearby Pacific Highway, he said.

Further north, a blaze was burning this afternoon at Park Ridge but no homes were reported
in danger.

Drifting smoke from a bushfire also closed the Centenary Highway at Darra, on Brisbane's
western outskirts, early this afternoon but the road was later reopened with one lane
in either direction.

The weather bureau has again forecast dry, moderate to fresh north-western winds for
this afternoon, shifting to south-westerly this evening and easing tomorrow morning before
turning north-westerly and freshening again.

Light rain or showers were forecast for Saturday morning but a high fire danger and
a total fire ban remained.

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KEYWORD: BUSHFIRES (CARRIED EARLIER)

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SA: Horse put down after fall at Oakbank trials

AAP General News (Australia)
04-17-2000
SA: Horse put down after fall at Oakbank trials

Animal liberationists have renewed calls for the scrapping of jumps races at the Oakbank
Easter racing carnival.

The calls come after a horse which fell during today's trials had to be put down.

Seven-year-old gelding Mountain Affair fell at a hurdle during the final trial for
next Monday's annual carnival.

Oakbank chairman JOHN GLATZ says Mountain Affair fractured his shoulder in the fall
and trainers later shot him as there was nothing they could do to heal the injury.

Animal Liberation spokesman RALPH HAHNHEUSER says there's been an average of one horse
dying each year at the Oakbank carnival.

He says it's time to change the carnival into a flat racing event.

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KEYWORD: OAKBANK HORSE (ADELAIDE)

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FED: Sacked textiles workers and adminstrator seek Shaw meeting

AAP General News (Australia)
02-01-2000
FED: Sacked textiles workers and adminstrator seek Shaw meeting

Sacked Hunter Valley workers will jump on buses tomorrow taking stories of personal
hardship to the New South Wales Government.

The Textiles Clothing and Footwear Union says sacked National Textiles workers will
head for Sydney to meet with Industrial Relations Minister JEFF SHAW.

The 342 former workers at the Rutherford factory have been told by company creditors
they will get only $7 million of their $11 million in entitlements and may have to wait
up to two years for their money.

Union organiser STEVE DAVIES says they will attempt to persuade Mr SHAW to come up
with some money or a scheme for the workers to get their money.

Mr DAVIES says the workers will try to convince Mr SHAW to use his influence on the
state and federal government.

The meeting comes as National Textiles administrators prepare to hold talks with Mr SHAW tonight.

Mr SHAW's spokesman says the state government has pledged a rescue package, but is
waiting for a response from the federal government about its contribution.

AAP nd/sb/tso/jn

KEYWORD: SACKED (SYDNEY)

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African-Americans On Wheels Rated Among Top 5% Web Sites On Internet

Brent Watters
Chicago Citizen
12-07-1995
African-Americans On Wheels Rated Among Top 5% Web Sites On Internet.

African-Americans On Wheels (AAOW) magazine has been rated in the top five percent of "The Best Web Sites on the Internet" by Point Communications, Inc. (Pointcom), a service whose members review and evaluate sites on the World-Wide Web.

Pointcom, whose "top ten list" was recently featured on CNN, rates Internet sites on content, presentation and experience. The electronic version of African-Americans On Wheels, which went on the Internet in July 1995, has been rapidly gaining recognition by Web browsers around the world because of its comprehensive editorial approach on the automative industry and easy accessibility, according to Randi Payton, publisher.

AAOW was cited by Pointcom members and users for its "Urban Picks" column. "In a recent issue reviewing sport-utility vehicles, the redesigned GMC Jimmy SL stood out and single-handedly became the magazine's first "Urban Pick." The review also stated, "We enjoyed Myron Stokes' articles "A Voice for Change," on the climb and vision of Roy S. Roberts, the first African-American to become a general manager at General Motors."

Published four times a year, AAOW, is a four-color magazine insert in Black newspapers throughout the United States. Companies advertising in the print publication receive free space on the Internet. The idea is to eventually link readers, shopping for cars, directly to the Web sites of vehicle manufacturers says Payton. The free ads remain on the Internet up to one year: some magazines are charging companies between $2,000-$30,000 to advertise on the Internet for one week.

Although the print publication targets African-American consumers, its exposure on the Internet goes beyond racial and geographical boundaries, says Payton, adding that Web browsers are primarily interested in obtaining any information that can help them in their research. "When they reach our site, they find we are easy to understand and more comprehensive than many publications that cover the auto industry. We are receiving E-mail from Hong Kong. Hawaii, Europe, Canada, and from places throughout the U.S.," he added.

More than 500 readers a week browse AAOW's Web site, according to Autonetwork, which monitors its home page. The numbers are continuing to increase as AAOW is being carried by other Web servers and Web search engines. AAOW is not only accessible through Autonetwork, a comprehensive Web site for serious car shoppers, but through other major Internet search engines like Yahoo, Lycos. Webcrawler and Pointcom, etc.

Cyberspace users can reach AAOW on the Web at: http://www.autonework.com, or through Pointcom's hot list at: http://www.pointcom.com/.

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FED: Consumer body fears falling food standards = 2

AAP General News (Australia)
04-12-1999
FED: Consumer body fears falling food standards = 2

ANZFA managing director Ian Lindenmayer called on the ACA to make a constructive
contribution to the review and development of food standards, instead of complaining about a
lack of input.

He said the ACA was regularly invited to take part in food standard reviews, but had
refused to contribute to 57 of the past 60 projects. Its complaints reflected a serious
ignorance of what was proposed.

"It is a great pity that instead of making an effort to shape the new standards, they are
standing on the sidelines after the event and complain that their views have not been
adequately taken into account," Mr Lindenmayer said.

AAP sn/cjh

KEYWORD: FOOD ONEILL 2 ADELAIDE (REOPENS)

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Highlights of the AAP National wire at 15:30 Dec 25, 1998.

AAP General News (Australia)
12-25-1998
Highlights of the AAP National wire at 15:30 Dec 25, 1998.

MAJOR ITEMS MOVED ON THE AAP NATIONAL WIRE:

SYDNEY - Telecommunication giant Telstra Ltd could face fines of around $50 million,
following court action begun today by Australia's competition watchdog, which alleged
anti-competitive behaviour. (TELSTRA ACCC (REPEAT))

CANBERRA - French solo sailor Isabelle Autissier's arrival at Tasmania for emergency
repairs to her yacht has been delayed another day after an overnight buffetting by 30 knot
winds. (YACHT ALONE)



CANBERRA - Prime Minister John Howard today admitted that the country's suicide rate was a
major social problem amid, calls to do more to reduce it. (DEATHS DEMOCRATS (REPEAT))
MELBOURNE - Church leaders today reminded us that Christmas is a time of peace and caring
for others, and called for an end to war and consumerism. (XMAS MESSAGES. Also see XMAS
CHURCHES WA and XMAS DINNER WA)



SYDNEY - Thirty-three people have been killed in accidents on Australia's roads over the
national Christmas-New Year holiday period so far. (TOLL NATIONAL. N/L to come)
MELBOURNE - Elise Rivalland turns four years old today, Christmas Day. But it won't be a
day of celebration because her mother won't be there. (LIGHTNING D/L)
CANBERRA - The immigration department has come under fire over a decision to send asylum
seeks arriving in Sydney to the remote Port Hedland detention centre in Western Australia.
(ASYLUM)

BRISBANE - A One Nation parliamentarian has called for a referendum on native title
following reports a claim was lodged on a non-existent island in the Torres Strait. (WIK
WUTHATHI BLACK)

MELBOURNE - Firefighters are battling to control a bushfire which has burnt out about 15ha
of wilderness in national park bushland south-east of Melbourne. (BUSHFIRES VIC NIGHTLEAD)

CANBERRA - John Howard has a new air of confidence at the start of his second term as prime
minister. (YEARENDER FEDERAL)



CANBERRA - After two facelifts in a matter of months the federal government's fledgling Job
Network must perform in 1999. (YEARENDER JOBS)



CANBERRA - Gareth Evans used to trade insults with Peter Costello across the floor of
parliament. Now he wants the Treasurer working with him to ensure Australia becomes a
republic. (YEARENDER REPUBLIC)



MELBOURNE - In the absence of Damien Oliver, jockey Brett Prebble has the perfect
opportunity to gain a break on the champion rider in the Victorian Jockeys' premiership,
starting with seven rides at Caulfield tomorrow. (CAULFIELD N/L)

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KEYWORD: HIGHLIGHTS NATIONAL

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QLD:Wanted Qld Health employee in hospital

AAP General News (Australia)
12-12-2011
QLD:Wanted Qld Health employee in hospital

By Darren Cartwright

BRISBANE, Dec 11 AAP - A public servant wanted over $16 million missing from Queensland
Health is in police custody in Royal Brisbane Hospital.

Hohepa Morehu-Barlow, also known as Joel Barlow, was taken into custody early on Monday
morning when he was about to enter his New Farm unit, police say.

Police are yet to confirm the reasons for Morehu-Barlow being taken to hospital, but
it's understood he may have been affected by drugs.

Police Minister Neil Roberts said he didn't know whether Morehu-Barlow put up a struggle
when arrested.

Charges are yet to be laid.

"In the early hours of this morning, a little after 3.30am I understand, the alleged
offender presented himself and tried to get into a unit and they were able to apprehend
him," Mr Roberts told ABC News.

"The individual has been taken into custody and is undergoing questioning.

"Police will release further details throughout the day.

"It's very satisfying to see it brought to an early conclusion."

A nationwide search for 36-year-old Morehu-Barlow began last Thursday after it was
discovered millions of dollars, destined for Queensland charities, had allegedly been
ripped off the government.

The government believes the money was directed into private accounts over three years,
with one amount of $11 million going missing in the past two weeks.

An employee raised the alarm when a discrepancy was uncovered last Thursday.

New Zealand-born Morehu-Barlow has been a Queensland Health employee since 2005.

Police froze $12 million of his assets last Friday, including a swank property, luxury
cars and artwork.

Premier Anna Bligh congratulated police for locating Morehu-Barlow and vowed to uncover
how the alleged fraud was carried out.

"Police have acted calmly and methodically and covered all the bases," Ms Bligh said
in a statement.

"This morning they got their man.

"This is just the beginning. It is unacceptable that this could happen and we are working
to close any loopholes that exist."

AAP dac/it/was

KEYWORD: MILLIONS 3RD UPDATE

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